1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of our reports dated February 11, 2000, appearing on pages F-1 and S-1 of this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 33-76108, 33-90892, 333-3020, 33-37113, and 333-72053. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Atlanta, Georgia March 27, 2000